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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

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Category: Space

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Researchers propose making concrete with human bodily fluids

Posted on October 25, 2021June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as…

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    Mars could host a deep underground biosphere

    Posted on October 21, 2021June 13, 2025 by Andrea Corpolongo

    Scientists estimate that parts of Mars’ would be able to support up to one million microbes per kilogram of rock deep underground.

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      The first climbing robot for Mars

      Posted on August 23, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      As the hunt for extraterrestrial life continues, scientists are giving rovers some new game changing abilities. With the "LEMUR", we may not…

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        Earth's Magnetic Field
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        Using radio signals from exoplanets to detect magnetic fields

        Posted on July 29, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        An observational technique called ‘beam-forming’ detects exoplanetary radio emissions that allow researchers to calculate exoplanets’…

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          Graphene structure overlayed on meteorite artists conception
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          Graphene was found in a meteorite!

          Posted on June 28, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Graphene is a carbon-based material used extensively in electronics, biomedical devices, semiconductors, and space and aerospace industries.…

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            Building a better spacesuit for a trip to Mars

            Posted on March 8, 2021June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

            An intra-vehicular space suit and a storm shelter will help protect astronauts from radiation during a trip to Mars. Infusing the suit…

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              Designing an airplane that can fly on Mars!

              Posted on January 4, 2021June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Can #airplanes fly on #Mars? Maybe! Find out the perfect wing shape for flying in the thin Martian atmosphere.

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                How does the human body react to being in space?

                Posted on December 21, 2020June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Is going to space safe for human health? Two astronauts, who were twins, volunteered for a research study to look at how the body changes…

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                  Mysterious gas found near Milky Way’s center

                  Posted on December 14, 2020June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  A mysterious cold gas shooting out of the center of the Milky Way galaxy has left scientists puzzled.

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                    Astronauts suffer permanent brain changes after long flights

                    Posted on November 26, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Space flight is known to cause blurry vision in astronauts. Swelling of the brain tissue may be the reason, according to a study using MRIs.

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